Inaruwa (Sunsari), Oct 17: The
recent floods have caused a loss and damage worth amounting to Rs 242.7 million
in Harinagar rural municipality.
According to the District
Administration Office of Sunsari, the incessant rain-triggered disaster took a
toll on different sectors such as education, health, physical infrastructure
and agriculture in Harinagar.
As informed, the floods partially
damaged seven schools, six bridges and roads, and destroyed crops cultivated in
900 bighas of land.
Further, the calamitous incident
incurred partial damage of the crops cultivated in 1,600 bighas land.
Similarly, 40 bighas of land have been completely damaged and 55 bighas of land
partially damaged.
Three health posts collapsed and 25
cattle were killed, according to the office.
Chief District Officer Ram Chandra
Tiwari said maintenance of the physical structures damaged by the floods has
begun. (RSS)